leathers news

12th Apr 2021

Composites UK, trade association of the UK composites industry, has initiated the process for its 2021 industry awards. It has invited submissions from companies and individuals. The annual awards celebrate the achievements of the UK composites industry in terms of company efforts and individual successes. The awards were postponed last year due to...

9th Apr 2021

A joint venture between South Korea’s SK Group and China’s Sinopec plans to start producing petrochemicals at its new facilities in Wuhan in 2021 second half. Sinopec-SK Wuhan Petrochemical was set up by SK Global Chemical, a subsidiary of SK Innovation, and Sinopec in 2013. Production is projected to rise by 40 per cent once full capacity is achieved.

9th Apr 2021

FACC, an aerospace leader, has developed an innovative flap prototype as part of the “Wing of Tomorrow” programme. FACC is working on the “Wing of Tomorrow” programme in cooperation with the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The central goal of the programme is to develop the wing technologies of tomorrow and make them ready for series production.

8th Apr 2021

Concertex, a US-based company focused on coated fabrics and performance driven products to revolutionise hospitality and healthcare market, has introduced Air collection that includes the future of performance driven upholstery. The softness and tactile look of the coated fabrics and wovens included in the collection is new for the performance driven...

8th Apr 2021

Bell Textron, a Textron company, is ready with its state-of-the-art Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and has announced start of operations at it. Bell broke ground on the facility on August 2020 and expects it to be fully operational later this year. The centre will be used to test and refine technologies and processes for Future Vertical Lift...

7th Apr 2021

Clariant will present innovative sustainable additive solutions for China at Chinaplas 2021, to be held during April 13-16 in Shenzhen. The country has banned single use plastics which has increased the focus on recyclable plastics and bioplastics for a circular economy. Clariant will showcase new additives from its EcoCircle initiative towards this...

7th Apr 2021

Kaman Composites – Wichita, part of Kaman Corporation, will produce the refuelling boom assembly for Boeing’s MH-47 programme. It has signed a contract in this connection. The MH-47 is an inflight refuellable version of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter. The boom assemblies will support MH-47 new-build production, as well as MH-47 Block II ReNew...

7th Apr 2021

International technology Group Andritz will install four new needlepunch lines for nonwoven production at Chongqing Double Elephant Microfiber Material Co, China. These lines, to start functioning in the fourth quarter of 2021, are designed to process islands-in-the-sea fibres meant mainly for production of high-quality synthetic leather products.

6th Apr 2021

Stahl, an advocate of responsible chemistry, has introduced a range of next-generation solutions that enable tanners to produce lightweight automotive leathers without compromising on quality. The lightweight automotive leather delivers weight savings of up to that 30 per cent in a luxury car with a full leather interior, compared with traditional...